Lot 4
A Victorian silver coffee pot by Elkington & Co. hallmarked Birmingham 1874, the bulbous body...
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Lot 4
A Victorian silver coffee pot by Elkington & Co. hallmarked Birmingham 1874, the bulbous body...
Lot 4
Lot Description
A Victorian silver coffee pot by Elkington & Co. hallmarked Birmingham 1874, the bulbous body with elongated neck decorated with bright cut engraving of acanthus leaf scrolling surrounding diaper work and cartouches, one of which bares heraldic style engraving, the oriental finial possibly a later addition. Height measures 10 inches (27cm), weight 25.6ozt (798.3 grams).
Postage: Auction Default
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Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
The coffee pot is in a fairly good condition, some of the joins are becoming visible along the spout, handle, and main body. The lid sits flush, engraved detail is very clear. There are some light surface scratches and slight pitting to the silver in keeping with the age. There is a hallmark to the handle, lid, and bottom of the pot, all these are clear and legible. There is some wear to the ivory insulators in the handle, again in keeping with the age. One of the cartouches is personally engraved with a belt buckle style circle engraved with INCORRUPTA FIDES, enclosing an image of a bird and a tree.
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